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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mma Ramotswe surprised that the cook left Gaborone?

2. Why does Mma Ramotswe like farms?

3. What could Samuel remember as a boy?

4. Who do we need according to the old Kgatla saying?

5. How do women acquire respect in a tribal marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Mma Ramotswe's surge of grief?

2. What is on Mma Makutsi's mind at the end of chapter 15?

3. What connection is there to the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency?

4. What is the significance of the bride's father being named?

5. How does Mma Ramotswe use her discretion?

6. What evidence is there of the theme of compassion?

7. Does the narrative similarly imply that Mma Makutsi is beautiful?

8. How does this actually reflect on Mma Ramotswe?

9. Does the narrative suggest deceit as a tactic?

10. What similar technique is used by both women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the differences between Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi. How are their approaches different? What are their strengths and weaknesses as business-women?

Essay Topic 2

The book is written in third person narrative. Why do you think McCall Smith chose to write the story in the third person? How do you think the meaning of the story would of changed if it was written in the first person?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think the Governmant Man is arrogant? How does this impact on his relationship with his family?

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